Jessie Martin

1921-2011

Jessie Martin passed away on July 21, 2011. She was born on July 23, 1921 at St. Joesph’s Hospital in Comox. Daughter of Margaret Dingwall (nee Hastings) and William Dingwall of Courtenay.

Predeceased by her husband of 50+ years, Charlie Chas L S Martin in 1991, her parents, sister Jean (Hawn), brothers Alan, Eric, Munro and Jack Dingwall.

Survived by son D. Glenn (Juanita), grandson Sheldon Charles Martin (Alicia), six great grandchildren, sisters Mary (Mobley), Dolly (Leigh) and Wilma (Flynn), her dear friend and sister-in-law Tannis Warburton of Victoria as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

With her husband they resided in Debert, Nova Scotia, Prince Rupert, Camp 8 (Elk River Timber Co.), Courtenay, Queen Charlotte Islands, Kitimat, Kokish, Port Alice and retired in Union Bay in 1982.

For over 50 years Jessie was an avid golfer, winning many trophies in Comox, Port Alice and Longlands golf clubs. She had also played in a group from Union Bay. She was involved in the community where she belonged to the Comox Valley Celtic Club, volunteered at the Union Bay Hall and peer group counseling for seniors.

Many thanks to Dr. Matous and Dr. Kimberley, along with the nurses of overflow #2 at St. Joseph’s for their loving care and seeing to mom’s comfort. A special thanks to Glenda Gentleman, Celtic club members, friends, neighbours and relatives for your support throughout. Thanks to Stuart for being a rock while mom was in hospital.

There will be no service- cremation by Jessie’s request. A family get together will follow at a later date.

In lieu of flowers- donations to Canadian Cancer Society in her memory will be greatly appreciated.

You will be dearly missed by all.

Arrangements under the direction of Piercy's-Mt. Washington Funeral Home, Courtenay, BC.